Is Bobbi Althoff Mormon? ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ spin-off turns spotlight on her faith
The world cannot get enough of Mormon wives. The cast of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' somehow finds a way to feature in headlines every day, and the world eats it up. Their appeal is evident in the fact that the reality show has become a ratings goldmine for the streaming service Hulu. Considering the show's global phenomenon, it was only a matter of time before a spin-off came into the picture. After months of speculation, the streaming site finally announced a spin-off titled 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' in its 'Get Real House' event. The show will feature a dazzling ensemble of Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease, and Madison Bontempo.
Just as the cast of the flagship series, the women of the spin-off soon became the subject of multiple discussions across social media. One of the biggest trending topics amongst fandoms is whether podcaster Bobbi Althoss is a practicing Mormon. As the title suggests, the show will center on the Mormon community in Orange County. Althoff is one of the biggest names in the cast list, and considering everything people know about her, they aren't sure she follows the Mormon faith. During an interview with @Hellogoodbye, the podcaster clearly mentioned, "I am not a Mormon." The accuracy of the statement, though, is doubtful because the podcast was a spoof.
Althoff is known for spearheading 'The Really Good Podcast,' where she has interviewed celebrities like Drake. On the personal front, she divorced Cory Althoff in 2024 and shares two daughters with him. She is extremely popular on social media, with 8 million followers. In this aspect, she seamlessly blends with the 'Mormon Wives.' People who have been following the podcaster for years believe that she is not a Mormon. In a thread discussing the cast announcement, u/TopsyOxy shared that "She said in a podcast interview a few years ago she wasn't." u/FashionBusking put her feelings about Althoff a little too out there. The user wrote, "Bobbi Althoff is whiney, not Mormon/behaving any kind of Mormon way, and is INSUFFERABLE AF." If Althoff is not a practicing member of the LDS (Latter-day Saints) Church, it is not exactly a deal-breaker.
The flagship series, which kickstarted it all, also features cast members who no longer fully adhere to the church's values. Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Ngatikaura have announced that they are no longer members of the church, yet continue to have a role in the show. The upcoming spin-off's synopsis was revealed at the event, as per PEOPLE. "A new group of dynamic young mothers in Orange County collide in a community where beliefs are not just their religion; they are their identity," Hulu's press release teases. "While some defend their way of life, fighting against modernity, others embrace change, becoming a platform to disrupt the status quo. Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok."
